Kallathipura - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Kallathipura is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Tarikere and around 32 km from Chikmagalur. Thigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallathipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallathipura is 609348. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.72 hectares and falls under the 577129 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kallathipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kallathipura

According to the 2011 Census, Kallathipura village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 530 males and 555 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.42%, with male literacy at 67.84% and female literacy at 53.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kallathipura

Kallathipura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kallathipura

Kallathipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Kallathipura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kallathipura is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallathipura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kallathipura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kallathipura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kallathipura village are given below:

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